Boxing Amanda Serrano looking to make boxing history on September 8 in Brooklyn Boxing fans will be able to see one of the best female fighters out there in Brooklyn on September 8 by Daniel Yanofsky August 10, 2018 If you were to ever pick a face of women’s boxing, Amanda Serrano is in the running. The 29 year old has become one of the most decorated fighters in boxing’s history, and she will look to add more gold to her waist come September. The Brooklyn native will fight Yamila Esther Reynoso on September 8 at the Barclays Center. They will both be fighting for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship. Already a champion in five weight classes, a win would make Serrano the only six-division women’s champion. She would also join Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya as the only boxers in general to reach that record. The card will be headlined by Danny Garcia v. Shawn Porter. Serrano (34-1-1) is on quite a streak, winning her last 20 fights. Her last and only loss came in 2012 against Frida Wallberg. She had the following to say regarding the opportunity: “I’m super excited to be fighting for a world title in my sixth weight class. My opponent is really a welterweight, having defended her Argentinean 147-pound title by knockout in her last fight, and is dropping down one division to face me. I am coming up four divisions for this shot. I’m sure Reynoso will rehydrate back up to her natural weight after the weigh-in, but this is a risk worth taking. She’s never been stopped either, so I know she’s durable. This is a tremendous card to be a part of with Garcia vs. Porter as the main event. My promoter, Lou DiBella, has big things lined up for me, and I am eager to take on all challenges.” Reynoso (11-4-3) is looking for her second win in a row. At only 22 years old, she will be making her U.S. debut. With eight wins via KO, Reynoso will have to work on multiple strategies in order to take out a knockout artist in Serrano, who has 26 wins via KO. Showtime made this announcement after the epic Alicia Napoleon v. Hannah Rankin bout that took place a few weeks ago at the Nassau Coliseum. That fight was not on TV and after the main event, but it was one of the best bouts of the night. While this decision may not have been a direct cause of that, it is a step in the right direction. There is a catch to all of this, however. The fight will be a part of the undercard coverage on Showtime’s YouTube and Facebook channels at 7 p.m. ET. It is certainly an improvement, considering the history that could be made that night. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Barclays Center box office or by calling 800-745-3000. Post Views: 1,757 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Daniel Yanofsky Baseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event. Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related TopicsAmanda SerranoBoxingGarcia v. PorterLocal AthletesWomen in SportsYamila Esther Reynoso Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 “Overtime” l Ep. 28: TopSpin Celeb-Athlete Tournament – Dec. 6, 2018 by Stefany Romero | posted on December 19, 2018 More in Boxing The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... The Paul Brothers are Bad for Combat Sports Obviously this is just my opinion, but with Jake Paul and Logan Paul getting... Floyd Mayweather Set to Square Up Against Logan Paul The richest athlete in the world is about to add to his north of... Diana Taurasi: Legacy of a Legend Metropolitan Riveters Sign Princeton University Forward, Fiona McKenna